DCO application accepted by Planning Inspectorate

The Western Power Distribution (WPD) Development Consent Order (DCO) application to build the proposed Brechfa Forest electricity connection was accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

The application will now be examined by the Planning Inspectorate over the next six to nine months and it is anticipated that a recommendation will be made to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in summer 2016.

WPD’s Andrew Hubbold said, “We are pleased that the Planning Inspectorate has accepted our application for examination. We believe our proposal strikes the right balance between the opinions of local people and the many factors we have to consider and want to thank everyone who provided feedback throughout the process.”

More details of the examination process, including detailed guidance on registering and making representations and a timetable on what happens next, can be found on the Planning Inspectorate website, http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/BrechfaConnection.  The plans and supporting documents for the DCO application can also be found there.

Hard copies of the plans and documents submitted are available for public viewing at the following locations:

• Carmarthen County Council Customer Centre

  Monday to Thursday: 8.45am to 5.00pm
  Friday: 8.45am to 4.30pm


• Carmarthen Library 

  Monday and Thursday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
  Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
  Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

What happens next?

Anyone wishing to take part in the next stage of the planning process must now register their interest with the Planning Inspectorate, who can be contacted by email at BrechfaConnection@pins.gsi.gov.uk or by phone on 0303 444 5000. 
Any correspondence should quote the application reference number EN020016.